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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Chiefs QB Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeksBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a...

49ers sign DB Antone Exum Jr.SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive back Antone Exum Jr. to a one-year contract.San Francisco placed offensive lineman Garry Gilliam on injured reserve with a knee injury Tuesday to make room on the roster.Exum played 27 games for Minnesota...

Former NFL receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicideFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) The death of former NFL wide receiver James Hardy has been ruled a suicide by Indiana officials.The Allen County Coroner's Office said Wednesday that the 31-year-old Hardy died of ''asphyxia due to drowning.'' Michael Burris, chief...

Former Titans RB Andrews gets probation in assault caseNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Tennessee Titans running back Antonio Andrews received six months of supervised probation after making a conditional plea on a misdemeanor assault charge.Under terms of the deal reached Thursday, the misdemeanor charge against Andrews can be dropped...

The NEW ORLEANS and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/11/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs MINNESOTA When: 7:10 PM ET, Monday, September 11, 2017 Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 479 NEW ORLEANS -3 (-110) 48 (-110) 130 -150 480 MINNESOTA TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Vikings -3. O/U: 48 PREDICTION: Saints 27, Vikings 21 Oddsmakers currently have...

Associated PressTrump says NFL should fire players who kneel during anthemBy JILL COLVIN and CATHERINE LUCEYHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he's encouraging spectators to walk out in protest.In an extended riff during...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - After getting Andrew Luck more help on the first day of the draft, the Indianapolis Colts spent the final two days leaning heavily on defense.Now they'll find out if they've done to find the missing pieces for their Super Bowl puzzle.Indy used three of Saturday's five...

Vikings cancel Friday practice at camp for Sparano serviceEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have canceled their training camp practice on Friday so the team can attend the memorial service for offensive line coach Tony Sparano, who died unexpectedly of a heart condition .The Vikings announced the cancellation...

AP Pro Football WriterJets WR Jamison Crowder out vs. 49ers with hamstring injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Wide receiver Jamison Crowder has been ruled out for the New York Jets' game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers because of a hamstring injury.Crowder's absence is a big blow...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murderBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.The...

Cardinals place DL Allen, LB Irving on injured reserveTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve after a marathon game against the Seahawks.The Cardinals made the moves on Tuesday, two days after a 37-34 overtime victory over...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos running back Henderson recovering from auto accidentBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson is recovering from minor shoulder and ankle injuries he sustained over the weekend when his Jeep was hit by a driver fleeing police in a stolen vehicle.KCNC-TV...